{
  "id": 3453842,
  "title": "US singer Mary Millben hits back at Mamdani for opposing Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square event",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/us-singer-mary-millben-hits-back-at-mamdani-for-opposing-mohan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T07:03:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Hindustan Times",
    "slug": "hindustan-times",
    "url": "https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/us-singer-mary-millben-hits-back-at-mamdani-for-opposing-mohan-bhagwats-madison-square-event-101787725120381.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Singer Mary Millben has vehemently responded to critics opposing the upcoming Madison Square Garden (MSG) event featuring RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat. She accused New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his supporters of opposing the event solely due to their hostility towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Millben argued that these opponents, who subscribe to socialist ideology, fail to understand capitalism and that the MSG venue operates on capitalist principles. She offered advice to her critics, urging them to adopt capitalism and host their own rallies if they wish to oppose Modi's policies. Millben also expressed support for the event's theme of \"Oneness\" and called for meaningful dialogue on religious freedom in India. Mayor Mamdani, however, stated that while he doesn't support the rally, he's uncertain if the city has the jurisdiction to cancel the private event.",
  "summary": "Her remarks follow New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's opposition to the event, where Bhagwat will speak during his centenary global outreach tour.",
  "key_points": [
    "Singer Mary Millben criticizes opponents of MSG event",
    "Mayor Zohran Mamdani opposes event due to opposition to Modi",
    "Millben advocates for capitalism and religious freedom dialogue"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "US Singer Slams Zohran Mamdani Over RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat's New York Event",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/us-singer-slams-zohran-mamdani-over-rss-chief-mohan-bhagwats-new-york",
        "published": "2026-08-26T06:58:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}